Company’s coming over and you have worked tirelessly on all the details. Menu, place settings, mood music, decor, you have it all planned out. But time, that ever-present cage that restricts our creative genius, forces us to choose between making a creamy, yet time-consuming, mushroom risotto to go with dinner or chocolate crepe cake for dessert. […]
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Aug
Aug
There is just something about harvesting the work of your own hands. Preparing the earth, planting, watering, weeding, tending, all of it makes you appreciate the bounty that much more. There is also something to say about knowing where your harvest comes from. You know the process from beginning to end and can be sure […]
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Jul
Jul
Summer might be drawing closer to an end but that doesn’t mean the backyard barbecues and parties are winding down yet. While those backyard get-togethers are oh-so-fun, they can be with their nuisances. (No, I am not talking about all of Uncle Frank’s “When I was a kid…” comments) Are you one of those sweet people […]
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May
May
Essential Oils for Sleep and Relaxation: Lavender • Vetiver • Serenity™ Calming Blend • Bergamot • Roman Chamomile Tips to a Better Night’s Sleep Eat Well. Did you know that eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise not only keeps our weight in check, but it also helps with sleep? Eating high carbohydrate foods […]
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May
May
Orange essential oil is harvested by pressing the rinds of the fruit.This oil is so wonderful and versatile. It’s an effective addition to homemade cleaners, thanks to limonene, a compound found in the essential oil that is also a natural ingredient in many commercial cleaning products. In addition, orange essential oil is antibacterial, antifungal and […]
03
May
May
Essential oils have been used for therapeutic purposes for nearly 6,000 years. The ancient Chinese, Indians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used them in cosmetics, perfumes, and drugs. Essential oils were also commonly used for spiritual, therapeutic, hygienic, and ritualistic purposes. The sense of smell is a tool that can elicit powerful physiologic, mental, and emotional […]
03
May
May
Can a tomato sandwich get any better? The answer is “YES”! One drop of DoTERRA basil essential oil takes this summer staple to a whole new level! Add 1 drop of DoTERRA basil oil to your favorite mayonnaise (or add to a dollop of cream cheese) and construct your tomato sandwich. Expect a pleasant “bumped […]
03
May
May
1 large bunch asparagus 2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil 3-5 drops DoTerra Lemon Essential Oil Pink Himalayan Sea salt DIRECTIONS: Wash asparagus and trim the ends. Place asparagus in a single layer onto a large baking dish In separate container, melt coconut oil. Add 3-5 drops lemon oil and sir. Drizzle mixture over asparagus. Sprinkle […]
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Nov
Nov
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